RNG Recalls 100-Watt Bendable Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Recall #: 16725
Affected scope: About 1,500 (in addition, about 20 solar panels were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Renogy brand 100-watt bendable solar panels. The recalled solar pane….

RNG Recalls 100-Watt Bendable Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 28, 2016. Reason: The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG …. Verify recall #16725 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire..

None
agency class: January 28, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16725 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Renogy brand 100-watt bendable solar panels. The recalled solar panels are black plastic sheets about 41 inches long by about 21 inches wide by about 1/8 inch thick. Model number RNG-100DB is on the top of the panel, either on the front or back.

Reason for recall

The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG for free replacements.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16725
Date reported	January 28, 2016
Date initiated	January 28, 2016
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,500 (in addition, about 20 solar panels were sold in Canada)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG for free replacements.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG for free replacements.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 28, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16725.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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